HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-43 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2001-00001 FOR MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-77, REPLACING A SINGLE
640,300 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITH TWO INDIVIDUAL
BUILDINGS TOTALING 632,000 SQUARE FEET (573,000 AND 59,000
SQUARE FEET) ON 27.75 ACRES OF LAND IN THE GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 5), LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND 6TH STREET AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 210-072-14,25, 30 AND 37 AND
210-371-08.
A. Recitals.
1. On September 13, 2000, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 00-98, thereby
approving, subject to specified conditions, Development Review 99-77, which provides for the
development of a 640,300 square foot industrial building on 27.75 acres of land within the General
Industrial District and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. On January 30, 2001, Cabot Industrial Properties filed a request to modify Development
Review 99-77, replacing the originally approved 640,300 square foot building with two industrial
buildings totaling 632,000 square feet; hereinafter referred to as "the application."
3. On April 11, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public meeting on April 11, 2001, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property bounded by 6th Street to the north, Hermosa
Avenue to the west, 4th Street to the south, and Deer Creek Flood Control Channel to the east, with
an approximate street frontage of 538 feet along 6th Street, and 2,413 feet along Hermosa Avenue;
and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with an industrial center,
the property to the south abuts 4th Street, the property to the east is the Deer Creek Flood Control
Channel, and the property to the west is under construction with an industrial building; and
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April 11, 2001
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C. The application contemplates the construction of two industrial warehouse buildings
consisting of a 573,000 square foot building and a 59,000 square foot building totaling 640,300
square feet; and
d. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with
all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and
e. The project will provide warehousing/distribution and manufacturing facilities of
substantial size conveniently located relative to the industrial area and regional circulation routes.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby approves the modification to Development Review 99-77 subject to each and
every condition set forth below and the attached Standard Conditions incorporated herein by this
reference.
Planning Division
1) All applicable conditions and mitigation measures of Development
Review 99-77, as noted in the Planning Commission Resolution 00-98,
shall apply.
2) Employee eating area shall be provided for Building "B." In addition,
catalog cuts of the proposed outdoor amenities within the outdoor
employee eating/plaza area (benches, tables, etc.) and construction
details shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner, prior to the
issuance of building permits.
3) A landscaped planter(5-foot inside dimension)shall be provided along
the entire east property line of Building 'B." The landscaped planter
shall be designed to be consistent with the proposed planter along the
east property line of Building "A."
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 01-43
DRC2001-00001 - CABOT INDUSTRIAL TRUST
April 11, 2001
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF APRIL 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: � � r
Larry 6cNiel, Chairman
ATTEST: _
rad Bu cretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 11th day of April 2001,by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
. DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC 2001-00001 (DR 99-77 MODIFICATION)
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS TOTALING
SUBJECT: 632,000 SQUARE FEET.
APPLICANT: CABOT INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HERMOSE AVENUE AND 6TH STREET
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements comoietion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date
of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and Development Code
regulations
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced,whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,
all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be
included in building plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
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2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. For
residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-around space in
front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into the public
right-of-way.
6. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
7. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or
bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
Commercial 250,000 square feet
Industrial 325,000 square feet
Office 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels 250 rooms
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
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follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
7. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
8. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs.
I. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $ 719.00 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to
retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of
service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
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g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet"signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Division.
K. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the latest
adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National
Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and
prior to issuance of building permits.
3. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
4. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
L. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering
use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
3. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with UBC Table 5-A
4. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with UBC Table 5-A.
5. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
M. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
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5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
Registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
N. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be:
4,000 gallons per minute, Per'97 UFC Appendix III-A, 5, (b) (Table).
-OR
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall
be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after
construction and prior to occupancy.
2. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed,
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
3. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants,
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with a
4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
4. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s)will be required as noted below:
a. Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15.
b. Other: CBC.
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking,
plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc. Contact
the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed operations.
5. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of
sprinkler system.
6. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
7. A building directory shall be required, as noted below:
a. Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s).
8. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall be
submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific details
and ordering information.
9. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
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10. A tenant use letter shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety _/_/_
Division for the proper form letter.
11. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District as follows:
a. $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply.
b. $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building)."
"Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
12. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, UFC,
UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
13. Project is located in a high fire hazard area and is subject to special wildland/urban interface
hazard mitigation requirements. Such requirements may include requirements related to
vegetation management plans, special construction enhancements, emergency access, water
supply, automatic fire extinguishing systems, and other special requirements. AN EXTRA SET
OF PLANS IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING AND SAFETY
DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTAL. THE BUILDING AND
SAFETY DEPARTMENT COORDINATES ALL PLAN SUBMITTALS AND WILL FORWARD
THE EXTRA SET TO THE FIRE PREVENTION NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT FOR FIRE PLAN
REVIEW. If you have any questions regarding your plan review in fire, please contact the Fire
Prevention New Construction Unit located in the Building and Safety Department at
(909)477-2730.
O. Special Permits
1. Special permits may be required, depending on intended use, as noted below:
a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described
below, which in the judgement of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions hazardous to
life or property.
b. High piled combustible stock. —/—/—
NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR ANY
CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMITTAL OF PLANS.
NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE IMPROVEMENTS
BEING PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE OF COMBINED CUT AND
FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED, STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A
CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
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2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
Q. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
R. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be
a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background.
The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
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